The NFL combine will remain in Indianapolis beyond 2026.
Announced by Pat McAfee, the NFL and the city of Indianapolis have officially signed an extension that will keep the combine in Indianapolis for 2027 and 2028.
McAfee mentioned that 30,000 visitors came through Indianapolis in 2025, and there was a $9 million financial impact on the city.
Held at Lucas Oil Stadium and the surrounding area, the NFL Combine is a key week during the offseason. It’s where draft prospects, agents, and NFL personnel all gather together in Indianapolis.
Of course, the main event is the on-field drills that the top prospects go through as part of the pre-draft process. But in addition to that, teams also get the opportunity to have one-on-one conversations with these prospects as well.
The conversations that take place that week in late February also go beyond just the draft. With free agency on the horizon, it’s an opportunity for NFL personnel and agents to have preliminary discussions about pending free agents or players who may be in line for contract extensions.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: NFL combine remaining in Indianapolis beyond 2026
Reporting by Paul Bretl, Colts Wire / Colts Wire
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